Powerhouse Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
This position is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment in the facility. The individual will also be responsible for the safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC, and engine room processes. This role involves working as a member of a round-the-clock team, utilizing written, verbal, and email communication. The employee will operate boiler systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, air compressors, and wastewater treatment systems, and will follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations. Data from gauges and computer programs will be read, recorded, and interpreted. The role requires entering and retrieving information from a computer system (Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet), performing preventative maintenance tasks and basic mechanical repairs on associated systems (fans, pumps, valves, and motors), and troubleshooting systems mechanically and electrically using schematics. The technician will also perform plumbing installations (excluding welded lines), follow PPE requirements for hazardous chemicals, and operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, genie lifts, or scissor lifts. Water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration systems, as well as maintaining and cleaning equipment and the work area, are also key responsibilities. Feedback to improve systems is also expected.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Ability to work with or without supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Effectively utilize measuring equipment
- Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
- Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings, (Preferred)
- May be required to work long hours and weekends
- Ammonia operator I, II, III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I, II and license (Any preferred)
- Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings
- Ammonia operator I, II, III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I, II and license (Any preferred)
Responsibilities
- Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment system
- Follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations
- Work as a member of a round-the-clock team utilizing written, verbal and email communication
- Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs and measurement equipment
- Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all associated systems.
- Perform basic mechanical repairs on all associated systems, (i.e., fans, pumps, valves, and motors)
- Effectively troubleshoot the systems both mechanically and electrically.
- Utilize schematics to aid in troubleshooting
- Install all kinds of plumbing (not including welded lines)
- Follow PPE requirements to work with hazardous chemicals, (i.e., acids, bases, anhydrous ammonia)
- Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
- Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration system
- Maintain and clean equipment and area
- Provide feedback to help improve systems
Benefits
- Competitive Starting Pay: $29.10-$38.35/hr
- $1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd Shift
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
- Opportunities for career growth
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
